Background
Dodd, James Charles was born on January 17, 1923 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Son of Richard and Pearl (Smith) Dodd.
Dodd, James Charles was born on January 17, 1923 in Texarkana, Texas, United States. Son of Richard and Pearl (Smith) Dodd.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California-Berkeley, 1952.
Designer, California Division Architecture, Sacramento, 1953-1956; project architect, Barovetto & Thomas Architects, Sacramento, 1956-1961; principal, Dodd & Associations, Architects Y Planners, Sacramento, since 1960; owner, Urban Construction Company, Sacramento, since 1972. Guest lecturer architecturre California Poly State University.
Member citizens advisory committee Sacramento Unified School District, 1965-1966. Vice president Sacramento National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1968-1970. Member Community Welfare Council, 1967-1969, California Coordinating Council Higher Education, 1968-1970.
Board directors Goodwill Industries. Chairman board governors California Community Colleges, 1972-1973. Chairman development committee, board directors Methodist Hospital, since 1983.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Institute of Architects (director California council 1969-1970, 74-75, Merit Design award 1974, 78, national director 1978-1981). Member National Organization Minority Architects (vice president 1973).
Married Constance M. Curry, September 17, 1947. Children: Florenda Dodd Mitchell, James Charles.